Obras poeticas de Gregorio de Mattos Guerra - Tomo I : precedidas de vida do poeta pelo licenceado Manuel Pereira Rebello

This volume gathers the poetic output of one of Brazil’s most incisive satirists, presenting his verses alongside a concise biography that situates his work within the cultural life of the eighteenth‑century Rio de Janeiro. The editor has drawn from a handful of rare manuscripts, some originating in imperial collections, and from the few printed selections that have survived, offering readers a more complete picture of the poet’s range—from biting satires to devotional lyrics and occasional sonnets.

The careful collation reveals numerous textual variations, allowing modern listeners to hear the poems as close to the author’s intent as possible. Alongside the verse, brief scholarly notes explain the sources and highlight the historical anecdotes that shaped the poet’s voice, making the collection both an engaging listening experience and a valuable glimpse into Brazil’s early literary heritage.